Technical Machine Operator

Prysmian Group; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 Stay Bonus

$4,000 Referral Bonus

Boot Allowance $175

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Premium shift pay: $1.50 (2nd) / $2.25

6% 401K company contribution

Medical Insurance Options

Dental Insurance Options

Vision Insurance Options

Parental Leave Policy

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Discounts

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

13 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking entry- to mid-level operators for our wire and cable manufacturing teams in Taunton, MA. You will learn to safely and efficiently run machinery to produce our wires and cables, with on-the-job training and clear performance standards.

You'll work in shifts including 2nd and 3rd, with a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation, and benefit from a range of perks and a comprehensive benefits package. Prior experience is welcome but not required; basic English is needed for communication.

Qualifications

• Associates will receive firsthand training from experienced operators on how to safely and efficiently run machinery to produce wires and cables.
• Training continues until proficient with machine operations, data logging, and basic inventory control.
• Associates should be able to lift 25–50 pounds and work in heat/noise environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training to operate machinery and produce cables.
• Collaborate with peers and managers to improve efficiency and meet company goals.
• Meet safety and quality standards while learning data logging and basic inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machine operation

Team collaboration

Basic English communication

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity and digital solutions. From underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, to medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors, we keep the lights on. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission connecting the world. With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries. At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

About the Position

We, at Prysmian, consider all our operators to be the top craftsmen of wire and cable manufacturing. The operation of our machines requires a range of skills and abilities that necessitate an attention to detail, the ability to learn detailed procedures, and patience. The positions that Prysmian is looking to fill include a need of different skill levels that are categorized as: entry level, mid-level, and highly skilled level positions. These positions include: Extrusion –This process consists of extruding rubber (thermoset) or plastic (thermoplastic) material over a copper or cabled core. Operators are responsible for producing finished cables or components that become part of larger constructed cables. Cabling – This process consists of taking multiple components, such as wires, fillers, and other materials including different tapes and loading a large machine that then twists them into one constructed cable. Entry Level – This includes all other positions that work with components in some aspect of the process such as taping, braiding, or order cutting. These processes, though needing less skill, still play a pivotal role in our overall process.

Salary

Dependent on department/machine. Range: $20.88 to $31.87

Shifts & Schedule

Shifts: 2nd: 3:30PM – 11:30PM 3rd: 11:30PM – 7:30AM 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule: 7:30AM – 7:30PM 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule: 7:30PM – 7:30AM

Job Description

Associates will receive firsthand training from our most experienced operators on how to safely and efficiently run machinery to produce our various wires and cables. This training will persist until the associate has become experienced with machine operations, computer data logging, and basic inventory control and has safely performed these tasks and met the company’s standards of operation. Associates will collaborate with peers and managers in teams to increase efficiency and work toward company goals. The associate will be expected to be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five to fifty pounds and spend many hours sitting or standing in an environment that can sometimes reach high levels of heat and sound. Prior experience is preferred but not required, as the associate will be trained to perform the necessary tasks. Associates are required to speak, read, and write using basic English for communication with peers and managers and when team building exercises occur so that no one is excluded.

Benefits & Perks

• $2,500 Stay Bonus ($1,250 after six months; $1,250 after one year)
• $4,000 Referral Bonus ($2,000 after six months; $2,000 after one year)
• $175 Yearly Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Performance Based Hourly Pay $1.50 Hour Second Shift Premium; $2.25 Third Shift Premium
• 6% 401K Company Contribution
• 3 Medical Insurance Options
• 3 Dental Insurance Options
• 3 Vision Insurance Options
• Parental Leave Policy
• Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Discounts
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].

Company Overview

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.